Nigeria: Judge Orders Lawyer's Arrest in Court

22 May 2009

Ado-Ekiti — A mild drama ensued yesterday at the Federal High Court, Ado-Ekiti, when Justice Louis Allaoga, ordered the immediate arrest of a lawyer, Mr Shina Ogungbade, for allegedly insulting him during a court session.

He was arrested by the judge orderly, who bundled him out of the court premises.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.